Message from the President – Dr. Nitin Verma
Dear Fellow Alumni
We had a very successful 7th CMC Alumni meeting in Sydney. Those of you who attended would agree that the Scientific Programme was of a very high standard and certainly the presence of Drs. Shead and Geoff Allen was wonderful.
A few highlights of the important outcomes of the Annual General Meeting were the election of Dr Vineet Nayyar as the new Secretary/Treasurer as well as a review of the Constitution. The work of the outgoing Treasurer/Secretary (Dr Stephen Aseervatham) was appreciated by everybody and it is heartening to know that Stephen will still remain involved as he will be maintaining the website for the Friends of Vellore. This will certainly make sure that our own website is well maintained and linked to the Friends of Vellore.
The venues for the next two Scientific Meetings have been fixed. The next meeting will be held in October 2012 and will be hosted and organised by Dr N Jayachandran in Griffith, NSW during the Citrus and Garden festival. The following year’s meeting will be held in August 2013 in Darwin. This will be organised by Dr. Mahiban Thomas and I hope that one of the CMC directors will attend. Having the meetings planned well in advance certainly helps everybody get organised and will increase the attendance at these get-togethers.
- Dr. Vineet Nayyar Secretary / Treasurer
It should be clear that these meetings are open to anybody who has been associated with the CMC Vellore in terms of having done their under-graduate, post-graduate or a Fellowship in Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health. The aim is to be inclusive rather than exclusive and if any of you know of people who are in any of these categories and are not “in the loop” please do let Dr Vineet Nayyar or I know and we will make sure that they are put on the email list.
Another important outcome was that the term of the Office Bearers has been fixed to three years. A detailed report of the meeting as well as the Minutes of the AGM will be circulated in due course.
I take this opportunity to wish all of you and your families a Merry Christmas and a good slide into 2012.
Three cheers for the Silver and Blue.
Dr NITIN VERMA
President, Australian CMC Alumni Association
7 th Australian CMC Alumni Gathering – Sydney
October 7th – 9th, 2011
A report on the proceedings will be available soon
The Photo Album – Sydney Alumni Gathering – October 2011
CMC Alumni Association
The CMC Alumni Association has sent a brief summary of its activities during the year 2011. Some of us had the pleasure of attending the Medical alumni reunion which was held from 11th – 13th August 2011.
Australian Alumni who attended the Reunion at CMC in August 2011
8th Australian CMC Alumni Gathering
Oct 19 – 21, 2012
GRIFFITH, NSW
I N V I T A T I O N
Dear Alumni,
On behalf of the CMC Alumni Association of Australia, I would like to welcome you to the Riverina. Consider a change from the bustling city life to the slow pace of country life for a weekend in October this year.
Griffith in rural NSW is a farming town of 27,000 population, rich in its multi-cultural heritage and home to some of the best Italian food outside Italy! Around 50% of the residents are of Italian origin but people from all lands live in harmony here. Wheat, rice, grapes and citrus fruits are the main crop. October 7 to 21 is a time for the unique Citrus Sculptures along theBanna Avenue and the weekend of Oct 19 – 21 is the ideal time for us to meet once again.
Griffith is located 350 kms north-west of Canberra, around 500 kms from Melbourne, 600 kms from Sydneyand 800 kms from Adelaide. The roads are good and there are interesting places at regular intervals to stop over for breaks. If you are planning to drive, factor in at least 4 hours from Canberra, 5 hours from Melbourneand 6½ hours from Sydney. Regional Express (REX) is the only airline flying into Griffithand information about flight time and schedule is given on their website (www.rex.com.au). Please book early to secure cheaper fares and do not forget to book your taxi pick up at the airport as well.
For this year’s meeting we have chosen the Kidman Wayside Inn as the venue. It is one of the best hotels in town with great facilities and ample parking. Rooms have been blocked for the meeting, so don’t forget to mention CMC Alumni get-together to avail of a discounted rate ($98-118 per night) for your stay. A tentative programme (see below) has been drawn up to help you plan your journey and stay inGriffith.
Once again, please consider visitingGriffith this October. Recent rains notwithstanding, you will have an exciting and memorable weekend.
P R O G R A M M E
Fri 19 Oct
1400 onwards Check in at the Kidman Wayside Inn
1900 Welcome drinks and canapés - Meet and greet all Alumni
Sat 20 Oct
0800 Registration
0830 – 1230 Scientific Programme
1300 – 1400 LUNCH
1430 – 1630 Social programme - Bus tour of Griffith – Citrus Sculptures, PioneerPark
1930 – 2230 GALA DINNER - Dinner at a local Winery with live music
Sun 21 Oct
0800 – 0900 Morning worship
0900 – 1000 Annual General Body Meeting
1030 – 1230 Scientific Programme
1300 CLOSE
Organising Secretary
Dr N Jayachandran , Batch of 1970
Mobile 0407183040
Email jayalic777@yahoo.com
Visit: http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/griffith-area/griffith